The Oregon Elks Drug Awareness Program

The Elks Drug Awareness Program (DAP) is the largest volunteer-led drug awareness initiative in the United States. We believe that ensuring a bright future for our country begins with raising our children in a drug-free environment.

Through our National Drug Awareness Program, we provide valuable resources for parents and community members to understand the dangers of illegal drugs. We also create educational materials specifically designed to inform and empower kids and teens, and we offer public service announcements that can be shared within local communities.

Our program goes beyond simply encouraging children to say no to drugs—education is at the core of everything we do. We focus on addressing the root causes of substance abuse, including stress and bullying, by offering tools and guidance that promote healthy choices and resilience.

The DAP Poster Contest

The Elks Drug Awareness Program also has a poster contest for kids in 3rd through 5th grade. Posters that advance to the national contest will be considered for inclusion in the Elks Drug Awareness Program Coloring Book as well as featured on the www.elkskidszone.org website.

Additional Student Resources

Kids and teens can also visit specially designed sites with information and resources just for them.  These pages contain numerous resources that kids and teens can use to educate themselves on the danger of drug abuse, how to identify risk factors, and more.

Community Resources

In Oregon we have several mobile resources that can be utilized at events or school functions in your community. These include our Drug Awareness Trailers as well as several pop-up tents. Our volunteers can set up the Elks Drug Awareness Trailer or tent at your community event such as the National Night Out, Community Health Fairs, or local sporting events. We can even bring specific resources to address concerns in your community on a range of topics including opioids, fentanyl, meth, and more. To inquire about having a trailer or tent at your event please fill out this form.